As part of a year of social action under the banner of JustFest Presents, we are hosting a series of events that aim to engage students with current social justice issues.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering are taking examples of their work relating to Social Responsibility on a roadshow to demonstrate some of the fantastic work that goes on in the Better World Showcase.

Last week, The University of Manchester was named the first Carbon Literate university in the world as the 10,000 Actions programme is an accredited carbon literacy programme.

A project which trained older people to be researchers into the future of their city has won a major national award for its ground-breaking work, on a night when two other University of Manchester projects were also shortlisted.

Manchester is celebrating after being named the first carbon literate university and museum in the world.

On 30 November the annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility will open for entries.

Tuesday 29 November is Giving Tuesday – a chance to step aside from the consumerism of Christmas to think about giving time, money or supporting to a worthwhile cause

Returning for a 6th year, our University-wide family fun science day – Science Spectacular, welcomed over 1,421 visitors to Manchester Museum.

The Lord Morris of Manchester Memorial Inaugural Lecture was held on 3 November.

November saw the launch of the staff signature programme 10,000 Actions, the largest environmental sustainability initiative in the higher education sector.

Across the University campus there is a diverse variety of urban species.

Our 2nd Annual JustFest Film Competition launches on 1 December 2016.

Following the success of our recent call for the next generation of Social Entrepreneurs with entrepreneurial solutions to societal, healthcare or environmental problems we are pleased to announce that UMIP have granted 9 Social Ignition awards allocating over £15,000 across the University.

Following the success of our recent call for the next generation of Social Entrepreneurs with entrepreneurial solutions to societal, healthcare or environmental problems we are pleased to announce that UMIP have granted 9 Social Ignition awards allocating over £15,000 across the University.

Earlier this month the Procurement Office held a very successful Supplier Exhibition for staff and postgraduates students.

A group of young scientists from The University of Manchester are celebrating, after winning a major international competition for their invention of a cutting-edge alcohol detector.

It might not seem like the most obvious partnership, but Quarry Bank, a National Trust site near Manchester Airport and the University’s Immunology department have been teaming up to bring University research to family audiences.

Nurses who campaigned to create England’s first nursing degree programme reunited at The University of Manchester in November to share memories of breaking prejudice, working in Africa, (and living in the same flats as George Best!).

In 2013 the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures initiated the annual Martin Harris Prize for Cultural Engagement and Social Responsibility as part of the celebrations of the tenth anniversary of the Martin Harris Centre.

Two senior engineers from the University of Manchester have been re-united with former students after visiting Rwanda to help plug a skills gap.

Medical students from the University played a unique role in the B!RTH theatre festival – a series of theatrical events and debates through a partnership between the Royal Exchange Theatre and the Oglesby Charitable Trust.

As part of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (14-20 November), the University announced a new programme of visits to local primary schools to spread the message about using these medicines in a way that helps prevent the serious problem of bacteria becoming resistant to them.

Sir Bobby Charlton has signed an agreement on behalf of his charity, Find A Better Way, to open an international research centre based at The University of Manchester dedicated to improving the detection of landmines.

The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust at Manchester Central Library held a project launch and commemorative event recently. Friday 14 October would have been Ahmed Iqbal Ullah’s 44th birthday. To mark the occasion, family, friends and those affected by his death...

The Pledge took place on the day of the Volunteering and Social Justice Festival at a special event organised by the Students’ Union.